The Finnish government has proposed increasing the gambling tax on Veikkaus, the country's state-owned gambling monopoly, by 20 percentage points starting in 2024. The government plans to use the additional tax revenue generated to support Finnish municipalities and create foundations focused on social and health care services. The reform is intended to better address gambling-related harms, improve prevention, and enhance the availability of treatment for gambling addiction. Veikkaus currently holds exclusive rights to operate gambling in Finland. This tax adjustment is part of a broader initiative to renew Finland's gambling policies and improve overall regulation. The government estimates the reform will strengthen funding for social welfare programs while maintaining regulatory oversight of the gambling industry.